Pandemic and Wildfire UC Benefits Resources
Medical Plans
Information on how to set up virtual medical visits with UC Medical Plans Telehealth Services
Mental Health Resources - Find how to access services
UC Emergency Loans Vendors
Visit the vendor website for details on how to qualify for emergency loans. The vendors are not affiliated with the Lab.
University Credit Union
(800) 828-4510
Loans@UCU.org
BluePeak Credit Union
(866) 873-4968
loancenter@usecu.org
https://www.blupeak.com/emergency-loan/
Accessing Care While Traveling
UC Care, UC Health Savings Plan, Core - Anthem
Outside of California but within the U.S.
Yes. The BlueCard® Program gives you access to care across the U.S. You are not required to use a BlueCard provider, but you keep your costs down when you do.
To locate a BlueCard provider:
Call (800) 810-BLUE (800-810-2583); or
Search the National Doctor and Hospital Finder
Outside of the U.S.
You have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core.
Kaiser Permanente
UC Blue & Gold - Health Net
If a member is out of the service area they can use telehealth services ($0 copay) or if needed, urgent care services ($20 copay / assuming that there are open urgent care offices).
Additionally, if there is an open CVS Minute Clinic, that can also be an option. Members can find details by clicking on https://uc.healthnetcalifornia.com/ and choosing the “Find a Provider” tile (left-hand column). Once on the “Find a Provider” page, scroll down to click on MinuteClinic® to schedule in-person appointments, find locations and services, and review Reference Guides in English (attached) and Spanish. Prescriptions written through these services are also covered with the appropriate copayment depending on the RX.
Postdocs
Flexible Spending Account
Health Plan Group Numbers
Medical Plans
Kaiser North - 603616
Anthem - UC Care, UC Health Savings, and Core UC plans - 280509
UC Blue & Gold - 5047ZL
Dental and Vision Plans
Delta Dental - Group # 18066, Division #1101
Delta Care USA - Group #72039, Division #00035
Vision Service Plan - 00101923, Division #1029
PostDoc Plans
Medical
HMO - Group #66700A
PPO - Group #698431
Dental
EPO - Group#1102845
HMO - Group: Custom HN Value DHMO 115
Vision - Group #666011
Tobacco Cessation
CORE, UC CARE, UC HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
Online resources (ucppoplans.com > “Manage Your Health”)
Anthem Health Guide support (844-437-0486)
KAISER PERMANENTE
Healthmedia Breathe (kp.org/quitsmoking)
Telephone-based coaching (Northern California: 866-251-4514; Southern California: 866-862-4295)
On-site counseling, classes and programs (contact your local Kaiser medical center)
Medication support
UC BLUE & GOLD
Health Promotion Program for tobacco cessation (Healthnet.com/uc)
Quit for Life telephone-based coaching (866-784-8454)
Postdocs
Transgender and NonBinary Health Benefits
UCNet website includes information and resources for sexual orientation and gender minorities (SGM) community. UC has created a new page that outlines transgender and nonbinary health benefits, including downloadable fact sheets and info for all UC health plans. LBL's Gender Identity and Transition In the Workplace website houses some guidelines and resources if employees are considering gender transitioning. Please consult with Health Care Facilitator for additional information on programs and benefits.
Kaiser Permanente of Southern California Transgender Services
Kaiser Permanente of Northern California Gender Affirming Care
Core, UC Care, and UC Health Savings Plans
Anthem Medical Policies & Clinical UM Guidelines: Search for “gender affirming surgery”
Anthem Health Guide: (844) 437-0486, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. (PT)
Dedicated transgender services line: (855) 484-4930
Behavioral Health Resource Center: (844) 792-5141
UC Blue and Gold
Health Net Medical Policies: Search an alphabetical list and download the policy of your choice
Health Benefit Navigators: (800) 539-4072 (English & Spanish); 711 (TTY); Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (PT)
Email: askblue&gold@healthnet.com
Wellness Programs
Select your plan by clicking the down arrow next to the medical plan name.
Page last revised: 11/22/2023